Council tax rise in South East

People across the south east will be seeing a council tax increase as councils  face huge pressure on their finances amid the pandemic.

Kent, Sussex and Surrey councils have all now agreed their budgets for the next financial year.

On Friday, West Sussex councillors agreed a maximum increase of 4.99%, which will see Band D house holders paying an extra £71.82.

Meanwhile in Surrey, there will be an increase of 2.49% with Band D properties paying an extra £37.40.